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Sycamore Canyon

Name: Sycamore Canyon
Start: 2026-02-28
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Poway

Poway, United States • 28 Feb 2026

Sycamore Canyon - Feb 28, 2026

The Sycamore Canyon event takes place at Goodman Ranch Sycamore Canyon Preserve in Poway, CA, just east of San Diego. The course is a loop contained within the preserve. The event date is Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Distances, format and entry details

100K (solo or 4-person relay)
50K (solo or 4-person relay)
1/2 Marathon

The event offers solo and relay options for the 100K and 50K distances. An early start option is available for slower solo 100K runners. Solo 100K entrants must have completed at least one race of 50K or longer. Registration closes Feb 26, 2026. A refund policy and additional relay details are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Poway

Race information

Website Registration

100 km

100k 4 per Relay

100 km

100k

50 km

50k

50 km

50k 4 per Relay

Half Marathon

1/2 Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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